The television actor talks about his Bollywood debut and his latest show Fannah

Kitni Mohabbat Hai star Karan Kundra is now worried about being compared to other TV actors entering Bollywood and rather aims to compete with Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra.

Karan, 29, who made his Bollywood debut with Vikram Bhatt’s Horror Story, feels there is no contest between him and his contemporaries on TV.

“I don’t feel any competition with TV actors because I am already at par with them. In fact, I want to make myself able enough to compete with the Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra in the industry. That’s my aim,” Karan told PTI.

The small screen has seen many of its popular faces like Sushant Singh Rajput, Jay Bhanushali and Sidharth Shukla transitioning to Bollywood in recent times.

Karan, however, says he will continue to juggle between the two mediums.

The actor, who was last seen on TV in reality show Gumraah, is returning to fiction with a love story Fannah, where he plays the role of a vampire. He will also be seen in Dil Phire.

“This is a cool show and the role is very real. The time is of real characters, no one wants to watch nice and good people. My role has negative shades and is more relatable,” he said.

The MTV show is a finite series of six months and might have more seasons if the first one works.

The actor, who is currently shooting for a Punjabi film, finds the concept of fixed duration shows great and thinks daily soaps are not cool anymore.

“Fannahis not a daily soap. Daily soaps are uncool and hectic. I like having time for myself. Actors on TV don’t have a life, they only work, this is something I can’t do and as I also do films, a finite series is manageable for me,” he said.

The mystery around Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 ex-contestant Kritika Kamra’s relationship with her ex-beau is out…

TV heartthrob Karan Kundra has claimed to be single, however a source says that this dude is already engaged to his long-time girlfriend Aanchal Singh a stylist from Delhi. That’s not it, our khabroo revealed that the roka ceremony between the two lovebirds took place in March.

The couple has just returned from a holiday in Beneras. And Karan even posted picture of him and TV actor Arjun Bijlani who he bumped into in the holy city on Twitter . It is heard that Karan introduced Aanchal to Arjun as his fiancé from Delhi. The above picture you see was put by by Aanchal as her Whats App DP (Display Picture), but she subsequently removed it.

Just when we thought this is a simple love story, there is a twist in the tale. Karan who is now making a return to TV with Fanaah (MTV) after a failed Bollywood stint (Horror Story) seems to be a big player in Mumbai . It is rumoured that he is also having a relationship with a Mumbai based model Swati Vatsa and the two have been often been spotted together at various public places.

That’s not it, we also saw pictures of the actor with his ex Kritika Kamra and then he was in news for a video that went viral where we saw the actor attack a pretty dame in white dress at a party. Now with this supposed love triangle we cannot wait to find out if Mr Kundra will indeed marry his longtime girlfriend or will this be another love story that fizzles with time…

Indra Kumar’s sex comedy gets a thundering response across India and with a massive weekend opening expected to be in the range of Rs 40 crore, the adult comedy beats Horror Story and John Day by a huge margin…as expected

“People in India watch films like The Ugly Truth, American Pie, The Hangover and enjoy them, but when similar films are made in India, they are strangely labelled cheap, crass and vulgar by the same people who enjoy Hollywood flicks from the same genre!” says exhibitor-distributor Akshaye Rathi. “Grand Masti is one of those films that dares to stand up against this silly mindset and does what films are meant to do – entertain! It’s not a film for every section of the social strata and demographic, but the collections clearly prove that it has appealed to the audience it’s made for and become a runaway success already. The weekend collections break-up: Friday Rs 11.85 crore, Saturday Rs 12.15 crore and Sunday Rs 15 crore.”

Trade analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh opines, “The release strategy of GM was restricted to slightly over 2,000 screens, with cineplexes performing eight to ten shows every day, thus avoiding overkill. But the tremendous business only goes to prove that the audience verdict is full and final. The grand start also demonstrates that there’s a big disconnect between the audiences and critics, who gave GM zero stars. The other two releases (Horror Story and John Day) were totally sidelined. With a terrific start and fab weekend on hand, it’s safe to say that GM is all set to be a big success.”

Talking about the relatively low budget horror flick Horror Story, Rathi explains, “The opening numbers of Horror Story are not something its makers can rave about, but the silver lining here is its smart shoestring budget – something all the three Bhatts (Mahesh, Mukesh and Vikram) have been pioneers of! It may not be anywhere close to becoming a runaway hit, but its modest budgets should at least help its makers break even after gathering whatever comes in from the theatrical, satellite and home video rights.”

As Adarsh sums it up, “2013 is proving to be one of the best years for film business. Varied genres are attracting audiences to cineplexes in hordes week after week. Aur kya chahiye?”

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The popular TV actor, who is made his Bollywood debut with Vikram Bhatt’s Horror Story, calls it the right time to enter films

Karan Kundra also says that a certain level of maturity and experience is required for movies.

“For being an film actor, you need to have a certain sense of maturity. You have to have an experience of life to be able to emote. You need to understand the craft. So I feel that the timing (for me to debut) is right,” he said.

Horror Story, which hit the theatres yesterday is directed by Ayush Raina and also features Radhika Menon, Nandini Vaid, Sheetal Singh, Nishant Malkani among others. Karan says that not only is the timing right but also the genre is perfect for a debut. “I have done a lot of TV shows till now. I have been a romantic hero, angry brooding man and hosted shows. What is better than a horror film to prove myself as an actor. I wanted to prove a point through this,” said Karan, who has been seen in soaps like Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai.

The actor also added that generally people like to debut in a film with a romantic genre, but he decided to tread his own path. “You have to create your own niche and your own path. I am hoping that this path works for me,” said Karan, who is currently seen hosting telivision show, Gumrah: End of Innocence.

However, entering films will not stop him from working in TV. “For me, medium is not important. But quality of work is important. I might be the first TV actor whose film is coming and a TV show is also on air. Most of the people who step into Bollywood announce that they won’t do TV anymore,” he said.

Talking about his future plans, the actor is busy with psychological thriller, Ram Pam Posh and two Punjabi projects.

This one is Vikram Bhatt’s best attempt so far to provide chills and thrills…

A whole lot of horror film buffs would agree that when it comes to horror, Bollywood has been more funny than fearful. From cliched storylines to bloodthirsty paranormal creatures, nothing has really spooked spectators. But Vikram Bhatt’s new flick Horror Story has managed to change this… and how! Bhatt’s previous films in the genre like 1920 and Haunted had space for skin show, songs and romance, but thankfully this time he has skipped all of that.

Horror Story is about seven young people – Achint (Nishant Malkani), Maghesh (Ravish Desai), Samrat (Hasan Zaidi), Maggie (Aparna Bajpai), Neena (Radhika Menon), Sonia (Nandini Vaid) and Neel (Karan Kundra) – who were friends in college and meet after many years. Neel is leaving to pursue a career abroad. The night of their reunion is supposed to be a farewell party for him.

They are partying at a pub when a chance announcement on television catches their attention. It speaks of a hotel that has been sealed for a long time and is believed to be haunted. Now the jawaani ka josh in all these youngsters fountains and they decide to make the night adventurous by gatecrashing the haunted inn. Their motive is to have some fun. Little do they know that this will be the most horrific night of their lives…or the last.

One fateful night. A haunted hotel. Seven youngsters. A perfect combination for a horror story! Debutante director Ayush Raina successfully manages to create a ghostly environment and spook the viewer with spine-chilling moments. The film will give the audience an edge of the seat experience. The background music plays a vital part in Horror Story. It hits a high several times. But that is how horror films work, right? A high-pitched musical note after a moment’s silence can only startle. There are moments in the film when you are truly freaked out, all thanks to the scary mood and lighting. In fact, the lighting of a few sequences – like the pitch dark moments – deserves an ovation. No complaints about the cinematography, though the visual effects could have been better. All the actors have done complete justice to their roles.

Horror Story should be liked by all fans of the genre. Vikram Bhatt promised that the film would provide chills and thrills in the crisp one-and-a-half hour it lasts and he completely delivers on this. Kudos!

While the sequel to the 2004 hit sex comedy has generated enough buzz among the youth, Vikram Bhatt’s horror flick and the Naseeruddin Shah starrer runs low in its promotions. Trade pundits believe Grand Masti will be people’s first choice this week followed by Horror Story and John Day

This week again has a number of films slated for release – Grand Masti (GM), Horror Story (HS) and John Day (JD). Though film buffs have three different genre films to watch, one wonders who will spend Rs 200 or more to see movies which lack star power and promotions. As far as GM is concerned, it runs on the hype of the brand value – original 2004 sex comedy – Masti that got butchered by critics but was loved by the youth. Ahishor Solomon’s thriller John Day may be high on content and performances by Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda but zero publicity could play a spoilsport. Similarly, a horror genre has always been a winner but Vikram Bhatt’s Horror Story has zero buzz to the extent many aren’t aware whether HS and JD are even releasing this week!

Grand Masti: Exhibitor-distributor Akshaye Rathi says, “GM is one of those films that not too many may endorse publicly, but will be watched by people of all ages, demographics and backgrounds! The film’s promos have been absolute eyeball poppers and have grabbed everybody’s attention. You may like it, hate it, but you can surely not ignore it!”

Numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi predicts, “Now this one seems to be a remake of the Hollywood film American Reunion. With the same team of actors – Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh, writers and director coming back, will the makers be able to tickle your funny bone as well? As per the numerological meaning derived, the film will receive mostly negative reviews and get thumbs down from the critics, but its target audience (read mainly the youth) will take to the film in a big way and make it a ‘grand’ success.”

Horror Story: After keeping a low profile, the horror film specialist, producer Vikram Bhatt is all set to showcase his next Horror Story. Directed by Ayush Raina, the movie revolves around seven youngsters who challenge each other to spend the night at the infamous hotel in the heart of the city. Little did they know that this experience will turn out to be the most horrendous night of their life?

Akshaye informs, “HS has been made on a shoestring budget by Vikram Bhatt, who probably understands the horror genre like no other director in India does. It may not show huge numbers, but there’s no way this film is not crossing the finish line when it comes to recovering its costs!”

John Day: Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda team up in what looks like a gritty and edgy thriller. Bhavikk foresees, “John Day seems a direct lift from the 2002 Spanish thriller Box 507. Will debutant director Ahishor Solomon be able to do justice with a plagiarised script which he claims is only ‘loosely inspired’ ? Being a thriller, the genre does not go in sync with the title and hence the film will fail to take off and go largely unnoticed.

So BollywoodLifers, which among these films are you looking forward to watch this weekend? Do let us know!

The promos of the film have been garnering a lot of attention all thanks to its gripping storyline

When we saw the trailer of Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming horror flick Horror Story, we got chills and obviously not in a good way. That’s when we realised that this movie is all set to redefine horror in Bollywood. With its gripping storyline, the film surely seems to be one of the most anticipated horror films of the year.

Talking about the film, Vikram says, “Our film is a new attempt; every horror film which either I have made or my company has made has songs, romance and there was a section of the audience who wanted me to make a hardcore horror film; so this time we have made it.”

Horror Story which will mark the Bollywood debut of television actor Karan Kundra revolves around seven youngsters who challenge each other to spend the night at the infamous hotel in the heart of the city; little do they know that this will turn out to be the most horrendous night of their life, rather, the last night of their life…

The first trailer of the horror flick directed by Ayush Raina and produced by Vikram Bhatt is out

The first trailer ofHorror Storyis out and we have to say that it sends down chills and obviously not in a good way. The makers of this horror flick are quite serious with their tagline ‘Fear will consume you’.

The story revolves around seven youngsters who challenge each other to spend the night at the infamous hotel in the heart of the city; little do they know that this will turn out to be the most horrendous night of their life, rather, the last night of their life.

Apart from television actor Karan Kundra, who is making his Bollywood debut, the film also stars fresh faces like Ravish Desai, Hasan Zaidi, Nishant Malkani, Sheetal Singh, Aparna Bajpai, Radhika Menon and Nandini Vaid.

Horror Story which will release on September 13 is produced by Vikram Bhatt and is directed by Ayush Raina who has previously directed Bombay High (one of the short films in Mumbai Cutting).

Vikram Bhatt’s earlier horror flicks like 1920, Haunted and 1920 Evil Returns were complete disasters but Horror Story looks quite promising. Now all we can do is wait for the film to release and see how the audience reacts to this one!

The makers of this film have unveiled the first poster. Take a look

After The Conjuring had people scared out of their wits, we wonder what reaction the audience will give to Vikram Bhatt’s Horror Story. We can’t say anything about the plot but the first poster is certainly scary! The poster has a ghost sitting on a swing with head turned down. The shabby torn clothes and dirty messy hair with a drab backdrop adds to the spookiness! Good job, Vikram!

Horror Story revolves around seven youngsters who challenge each other to spend the night in a hotel, which is rumoured to be haunted. Horror Story’s hotel has a past. It was built in place of an asylum which had been mysteriously burnt down. This past continues to haunt the hotel which doesn’t have a good business owing to numerous spooky incidents. Due to this, the hotel owner is financially ruined and he jumps to his death from the terrace of his hotel.

The TV heartthrob is all geared up to make his presence felt in Bollywood

Karan Kundra became a star overnight with his TV series Kitni Mohabbat Hai and now the handsome lad will enter Bollywood with Vikram Bhatt’s Horror Story. We hear that the director-producer was so impressed with Karan that he has signed a three-film deal with the actor.

Produced by Vikram Bhatt, Horror Story will release next month and not too long after Kundra will be seen in producer Shailesh Singh’s psychological thriller Rum Pum Posh. With his first film just around the corner, Karan is super excited and says, “Vikram Sir’s ‘Horror Story’ is a young film. In ‘Rum Pum Posh’ I play the unconventional role of a Pakistani DJ, which most wouldn’t do at the start of their career. To leave a mark, my films have to be completely different.”

While Karan hopes that he gets the same response on the silver screen as he does on telly, we just hope his experimentation doesn’t backfire!